Ondoy, 21st Century Philippine’s Great Deluge
In the newspapers today, articles have attached how people have been retelling the story of Noah and The Great Flood or Noah and The Ark. Definitely, Ondoy or Ketsana is almost the reenactment of the old Bible story.
What happened September 26, 2009 was devastating. We all woke up to the heavy sounds of the rain on our roof and the water rising inside our households. Some of us suffered darkness despite the time of day. Electricity was cut off on some parts of Metro Manila to provide safety. Communication was also barred. So It was so hard to send messages through text. I was sending messages to some friends who were residing in Bulacan, Marikina and some parts of Manila with slight feeling of guilt. Texting or asking them through online messengers (some of them were online) “How’re you doing there?” was the only thing that reason told me to do upon that time. But I know the replies would be the same that they’re not fine at all.
For the whole day, families who were lucky to be in places with none of those havoc have confined themselves in the comforts of their intact homes. They’ve got themselves doing the same routine on that weekend despite the weather. I kind of feel the unfairness.
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- Getting to a higher ground
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- Stuck at a bridge
From the results of the survey that has happened yesterday on the damage, 80% of Metro Manila is submerged in water. There are 300,000 plus who are displaced from homes and families; some are missing; some are still stuck on their roofs. We’ve heard of stories of a Jeepney driver who got himself stuck in Quiapo-ilalim and died; of UERM grounds were the cars were all toppled by the gushing in of flood water; of the San Mateo Bridge surfers and their unfortunate state thereafter; of office-workers who could not come home to their families with old and young people huddled together in the cold night; of celebrities and politicians who were also helpless; of the fragile: babies and the old-aged people surviving the harsh and biting cold; of students who remained in school for their safety; of people who just couldn’t do anything at all but swallow the grief painfully. There were institutions that were also unable to provide them fully the help they wanted. There are people who have not been given the rescue they’ve all sought out for. To everyone who extended their help, they were almost on the verge of submitting themselves to helplessness but tried to have alternatives.
We are in a state of gloom. This must have been how Noah felt seeing all the people suffer because of their selfishness. We know that not everyone deserves the state they are in today.
I am well aware that there are people who don’t believe in prophetic judgments. So here goes:
This might not be all about the likeness of the story of Noah because the reality is that this is a consequence of our irresponsibility towards our environment. We’ve actually been told about a lot of the combinations on how and why we experience great calamities. It is very elementary. This is an aftermath of pollution, kaingin, and bad habits. We’ve heard this all over and over again, yet we are apathetic to take responsibility.
There will be greater floods in the future. This is the first of them for my generation.
A parting question: “Will we still want to remain the same after the Great Deluge?”
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To those who are willing to help victims of Ondoy:
- Volunteers:
Sahana needs IT volunteers.
Email sahana@kahelos.org.
Visit http://sahana.kahelos.org for more details.
Rescue InfoHub Central
Update the List of Missing and Found People
Fill in Where To/How To Donate List
Request access to Google Document if necessary here.
Philippine Red Cross
Contact PRC here.
Hotline: 143, +632 527 0000
GMA News TV Traffic Updates
Post latest updates on traffic situation on various areas that are affected by Ondoy here
ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya
Hotline: (02) 413 2667, (02) 416 03-87
Center: No. 13 Examiner St., Quezon City
Akbayan
Call 433-69-33/433-68-31 to donate or volunteer.
Kabataan Partylist
Drop off donations or volunteer at 118-B Sct. Rallos QC.
SMS or Call 09266677163 or Email kabataanpartylist@gmail.com
Move for Chiz
Asking for volunteers and donations at Bay Park Tent, along Roxas Blvd., beside Max Restaurant and Diamond Hotel in Manila, or at Gilas Minipark at Unang Hakbang St., Gilas Q.C.
Tulong Bayan
Hotlines for donations and volunteers are (+632908-6579998) Marilyn, (+632939-3633436) Jenn (+632-9137122, +632-9136254 & +632-9133306).
- Donate (Electronic)
as per Gibo Teodoro’s tweet
Accepts donations via Paypal.
You may also donate via SmartMoney (5577-5144-1866-7103) or GCash 0917-9751092.
All donations coursed through TXTPower will be sent to the Philippine National Red Cross.
Philippine Storm Relief Aid
as per Mike Villar’s tweet.
Use the widget to donate via Paypal or Credit Card.
All proceeds will go to the Philippine National Red Cross.
Philippine Red Cross
SMS: text RED to 2899 (Globe) and 4483 (Smart)
- Donations (Bank Accounts)
METROBANK Port Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 151-3-041-63122-8
Dollar Acct.: 151-2-151-00218-2
Type of Acct. : SAVINGS
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM
BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS Port Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 4991-0010-99
Type of Account: CURRENT
BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS UN Branch
Dollar Acct.: 8114-0030-94
Type of Account: SAVINGS
Swift Code: BOPI PH MM
ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya
Banco de Oro, Mother Ignacia branch
Acct name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.
Acct no.: 5630020111
Routing code for international cash donations: BNORPHMM ABS-CBN Branch
Worldvision Development Foundation
as per Mirian Quiambao’s tweet
Targeting to help 20, 000 Families (P2,000 each)
BPI
Account No: 4251-0024-15
BDO
Account No: 2700-4341-1
- Donations (Drop offs)
Total gas stations
Petron gas stations
Jollibee branches in Metro Manila
McDonalds branches in Metro Manila
- Help Your Schools, Universities and Religious Institutions
Please drop them off at the AC guardhouse.
Ateneo de Manila University
Donations can be dropped at Covered Courts. To all students who need help or know of people who need help. Please text the name, location, and contact number to 0908 887 7166. Ateneo, which is now an open shelter, accepts refugees. Call 0917-8952792
Banilad Church of Christ, Cebu
Building in front of Bright Academy near Sto. Nino Village), Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Donations drop off.
Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge +632-563 9298 +632 563 9308
CCF St Francis Mall
Ortigas is now accepting goods for donation.
CFC Center Ortigas
Now open for donations in cash or kind. Call +632-7270682 to 87 or SMS 0922 254 2819
De La Salle University Manila
The Sagip Metro relief operation will start to accept donation for Ondoy victims starting Monday @ 8:30 am. Please bring goods to the South Gate of DLSU-Manila.
De La Salle Zobel
Accepts donations at Gym 5 near Gate 7 in Molave St.
DLSU Medical Center
Accepts canned goods, blankets, clothes, water. Location is at Congressional Avenue, Dasmarinas, Cavite. Telephone lines are at (02) 844-7832 and (046) 416-4531
Hillsborough Village Chapel
Water, blankets, shoes, and clothes may be sent to Hillsborough Village Chapel in Muntinlupa City.
La Salle Greenhills for Greenhills/Mandaluyong/San Juan Area, Drop off donations at LSGH Gate 2 or volunteer from 9am to receive, sort, repack the donations.
Our Lady of Pentecost Parish
+632 434 2397, +632-9290665 per Gabe Mercado, donations are very much welcome. The Parish is located at 12 F. Dela Rosa corner C. Salvador Sts., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Playschool International in Better Living
Open to receive relief goods. Feel free to drop it there for your convenience. No Cash Pls.
Radio Veritas
Veritas Tower West Ave. Cor EDSA +632-9257931 to 40
Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah
A disaster response arm of the Jesuits, is accepting donations. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm.
St. James Church
Multi-Purpose Hall – Drop off point
St. Pedro Poveda College
Now accepting relief goods. Call the Social Action Center 6318756 loc. 121
UA & P
Please contact Dae Lee [SEB EVP] @ 09178323533 needs donations and volunteers.
UP Diliman USC
Collecting food, clothing and/or cash. Drop Off Point: Church of Risen Lord 7am Contact Titus at 0917 800 1909, Jose at 0927 305 6607 and Tin at 0915 490 6106
University of Santo Tomas
Tulong Tomasino Donation Drive. Click the link for more updates.
Xavier School San Juan
Please bring to Multipurpose Center (MPC).
Accepts donations of any kind for Payatas communities affected by Ondoy
Aunt Genie’s Breadhouse in Cebu
1279 Talamban, Cebu City In front of the Talamban Sports Complex
Binalot at Greenbelt 1
Call Tetchie Bundalian at (+632922-8573277)
Bizroute Solutions
Mon – Sat 11PM to 4PM Unit 302 Keppel Bldg. Ayala, Cebu
Call at 416-0495 if you need directions to the drop-off area.
Accepting: Canned Goods, Old Clothes, Blankets, Diapers for babies, Noodles, Rice, Medicine, Soap, Toothpaste, Water Container, Iodized Salt
Brainbeam Events, Inc
2/F MB Aguirre Cornerhs Bldg,15 Pres Ave cor Elizalde Sts, BF Homes Pque across the old Caltex in BF. Will accept relief goods.
Cebu Musicians & Outpost Restobar
SMS or Call 09082368999 or 09322117111.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Branches will be accepting canned goods, water, clothes, blankets, towels, medicine, and emergency supplies (no cash) on behalf of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy starting today until Friday. Your generosity will be much appreciated during this difficult time for our brothers and sisters in need.
Every Nation, FORT
Accepts donations for Red Cross esp. purified water, canned goods, and infant formula. Location @ 32nd St cor University Pkwy across Market Market.
Junior Chamber International Manila
Baypark Tent, Roxas Blvd. will accept goods starting Monday.
Luca
Stores at Rockwell, Shang-rila, Eastwood, or GA towers accept your old clothes & donations (no cash pls).
Manor Superclub, Eastwood City
Accept goods and other emergency items starting Sunday at 10 am.
Ministop IBARRA (Espana cor. Blumentritt, Sampaloc Manila)
Also accepts relief goods, Food (non-perishable goods only) Clothing, Medicines, Beds, Pillows, Blankets, Emergency Supplies to help Typhoon Ondoy victims.
Moonshine
Boutique in Rockwell is also accepting relief good to help Ondoy victims in Marikina and Cainta.
Myron’s Greenbelt
Papemelroti stores
They accept relief goods like canned goods, milk, bottled water, clothes (no cash).
Branches:
91 Roces Ave. | Ali Mall Cubao | SM City North EDSA | SM Fairview | SM Megamall | Glorietta 3 in Makati | SM Centerpoint | SM Southmall
PowerPlant Mall
Accepts donations for ABS-CBN foundation. Dropoff at admin office, P1 level.
R.O.X. Recreational Outdoor eXchange
Accepts donation for relief good for Typhoon Ondoy victims. You can bring it in the store located in B1 building Bonifacio High St., Tel. No. (+632-8564638/39)
Sunburst Fried Chicken, Cebu
Tabunok branch will accept donations from 10am to 9:30pm
Team Manila
Stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air and Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods (Canned Goods, Ready-to-drink Milk,Bottled Water and Clothes) for distribution by Veritas.
Whitespace 2314 Chino Roces Ave Ext
As a Makati drop-off for relief goods.
Red Kimono restaurants
Has branches in Pasig, Pampanga, Quezon City and Taguig City. Will accept canned goods, bottled water, clothing for all ages, basic household items.
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